History

Fort Saskatchewan Chamber of Commerce History

The Fort Saskatchewan Chamber of Commerce, as it is known today, or the original Fort Saskatchewan Board of Trade dates back to 1904. The bustling village of Fort Saskatchewan, population of about 600, needed direction in their business community. Thus on the evening of January 25, 1904, 17 concerned businessmen got together to form what was to be known as the Fort Saskatchewan Board of Trade.In these early years the Board of Trade played a very important part in the development of the Fort and had a decided influence on the Village and Town Council and concerned itself with all phases of the community. The present Chamber of Commerce started in the early 1950's and today is a very vibrant and intricate part of the community and district. In 1980 office space was leased at 9911 103 street for the Chamber of Commerce office, and a part time secretary was employed. Today the office is located in the renovated CN Railway Station at 10030 - 99 Avenue and employs two full-time and one part-time staff

Past Chamber Presidents

Year

President

Business/Company

2012-13

Tim Baker

M&M Meat Shops

2011-12

Tim Baker

M&M Meat Shops

2010-11

Gary Gordon

Century 21

2009-10

Michelle Gamache

Roland's Jewelry

2008-09

Martina Kelly

In-Home Optical

2007-08

Brien Charlton

Action Coach

2006-07

Ed Sperling

ATB Financial

2005-06

Ed Sperling

ATB Financial

2004-05

Dallas Kristiansen

Custom Mortgage Solutions

2003-04

Dallas Kristiansen

Custom Mortgage Solutions

2002-03

Keith Johnston

Johnston Promotional Products

2001-02

Jennifer Lucas

AmeriSpec Home Inspection

2000-01

Clarizze Truscott

Inglis Avenue Bed & Breakfast

1999-2000

Cal South

Pineview Shell

1998-99

Mark Schmidt

Drayden Insurance

1997-98

Andy Lorimer

The Fort Record

1996-97

Doug Chettleborough

Lafarge

1995-96

Ken Jackson

Welcome Ford

1994-95

Don Schroder

Southfort Chevrolet

1993-94

Wayne Katchur

Royal Bank

1992-93

Terry Douglas

Canadian Tire

1991-92

Harold Walters

Realty World

1990-91

Howard Johnson

Barcol Doors

1989-90

Geoff Marsh

Family Vision Care

1988-89

Roland Fotty

1987-88

Molly Derksen

1987

Don Douglas

1986-87

Paul Hotke

1985-86

Brian Kelly

1984-85

Wilf Barranoik

1983-84

Wilf Barranoik

1982-83

Terry Olthuis

1981-82

Keith Reed

1980-81

Marj Middagh

1979-80

Cal Hamilton

1978-79

Glen Moscrip

1977-78*

Ken Hodgins

Hodgins Mens Wear

1976

John Valens

1975

James Hogan

1974

James Hogan

1973

Michael Yakimetz

1972

Hans Balsiger

1971

Maurice Lamoureux

1970

Glen Pearson

1969

James Allanach

1968

Elmer Thomas

1967

Labby Sheppard

1966

Ron Wray

1965

Walter A. Buck

1964

Roland Gamache

Roland's Jewelry

1963

Art Clarkson

1962

Art Clarkson

1961

Eric Young

1960

Donald Krebs

1959

John Phillips

1958

Norman Haddow

1957

Billy Mullen

1956

Henry Powell

1955

Neville Parry

1954

James Jost Sr.

*Election dates changed, therefore not making it a standard calendar year